ADJECTIVE

los/loːs/off; loose; away

los is a German adjective that means off, loose, or away. It is pronounced /loːs/.

Definitions

1.not attached; loose; no longer held by something(adjective – detached, not fixed)

a.no longer fastened or attached

Der Knopf ist los.—The button is loose.

2.indicating that something/someone moves away or begins(adverb – starting, away)

a.to start or get going

Jetzt geht es los!—Now it starts!

b.to be released or let go

Lass mich los!—Let me go!

Frequently asked questions

What does "los" mean in English?
"los" means off, loose, or away. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "los"?
"los" is pronounced /loːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "los"?
"los" is a adjective in German.

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